English Foxhounds were once revered for their usefulness in traditional fox hunting ... family dog. Despite their striking appearance, the Irish Red and White Setter is another breed continuing ...

A former doggy day care and kennel worker has shared her verdict on the best breeds to get if you are planning on welcoming a pooch into your home.

The breed comes in shades of red or fawn, sometimes with black ... these dogs were originally bred for herding and hunting, and were used as messenger dogs in both world wars.

She was joined by a historic hound making its Crufts debut, the Polish Hunting Dog, and the new breed welcomed into King Charles III’s family– the Lagotto Romagnolo. Savvy, from Cheshire ...